Hull City have signed Greece goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis from Olympiacos on a five‑year deal, paying a club‑record fee that eclipses the £13m they spent on Ryan Mason in 2016. Neither club has confirmed the exact amount, but the transfer marks a new era for the Tigers in the Premier League.

Tzolakis, 23, spent his entire senior career at Olympiacos, making 131 appearances and winning eight trophies, including the 2023-24 UEFA Conference League title, four Greek Super League crowns and a Greek Cup. He helped the club to European glory last season, then earned his first international cap against Malta and has collected nine;', 'captured nine caps for Greeceанс. He also featured in Champions League matches, adding to his experience against top‑tier opposition.

In a statement, the goalkeeper said, "I am ready for a new chapter in my career. Hull City is something different because we are playing in the Premier League. I will give everything I have every single day in training to help our team achieve its goals. I am excited to be in England." His confidence and experience are seen as key assets for a club fighting against top teams.

Hull City hopes Tzolakis's shot‑saving prowess and leadership will shore up the back‑line as they aim to establish themselves among the league’s elite.